[CV3-4] Typography

When data representation is conveyed in words (e.g. toponyms, road codes), written text is often placed in map labels. It is important to decide on the role of the label in the context of the representation type. Algorithms for label placement are relevant, especially when label density is high. Shape and colour of the labels help to signify different types of messages. This is supported by the typographic properties (type font, size, style) of the text in the labels. Finally, it is important to use an authoritative source for the texts

External resources

• Deeb, R.; Maeyer, P. de; Ooms, K. (2012) Typography in the Eyes of Bertin, Gender and Expertise Variation The Cartographic Journal 49(2),176-185.
• Guidero, E. (2017). Typography. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge (3rd Quarter 2017 Edition), John P. Wilson (ed.)

Learning outcomes

• 524 - Build a set of mapping problems that can be used to illustrate point, line, and area label conventions for placing text on maps

  Build a set of mapping problems that can be used to illustrate point, line, and area label conventions for placing text on maps

• 525 - Solve a labeling problem for a dense collection of features on a map using minimal leader lines
  Solve a labeling problem for a dense collection of features on a map using minimal leader lines
• 528 - Contrast the strengths and limitations of methods for automatic label placement

  Contrast the strengths and limitations of methods for automatic label placement

• 529 - Compare the relative merits of having map labels placed dynamically versus having them saved as annotation data

  Compare the relative merits of having map labels placed dynamically versus having them saved as annotation data

• 530 - Explain how text properties can be used as visual variables to graphically represent the type and attributes of geographic features
  Explain how text properties can be used as visual variables to graphically represent the type and attributes of geographic features
• 531 - Explain how to label features with indeterminate boundaries (canyons, oceans, etc.)
  Explain how to label features with indeterminate boundaries (canyons, oceans, etc.)
• 533 - Apply the appropriate technology to place name labels on a map using a geographic names database
  Apply the appropriate technology to place name labels on a map using a geographic names database
• 534 - Select type font, size, style and color for labels on a map by applying basic typography design principles

  Select type font, size, style and color for labels on a map by applying basic typography design principles

• 977 - Select the most appropriate place in a map to place a label and a legend

  Select the most appropriate place in a map to place a label and a legend

• 978 - Solve ambiguities in map label by selecting the most appropriate typography

  Solve ambiguities in map label by selecting the most appropriate typography

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [CV3-4] Typography subclassof [CV3] Design principles

Contributors

• Carlos Granell Canut
  Universitat Jaume I, Spain
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=K9jGzhQAAAAJ&hl=es
• Estefanía Aguilar Moreno
  Universitat Jaume I, Spain
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ECdjngIAAAAJ&hl=es